2022 07 19 FCPEMSD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT
July 19, 2022
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District (FCPEMSD) met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 4:30 P.M., in the
Baytown Conference Room of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with
the following in attendance:
Brenda Bradley Smith
President
John Adkins
Vice -President
Barry L. Hawkins
Director
Richard J. Carr
Director
Rick Davis General Manager
Kristin Holmes Assistant General Council
Angela Jackson Secretary
President Brenda Bradley Smith convened the July 19, 2022, Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present
at 4:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of the absences of Directors Maurice
Watts, Preet Singh, and Rhonda Lopez.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District Special Meeting held on June 21, 2022.
A motion was made by Vice President John Adkins and seconded by Director Barry L. Hawkins
to approve the minutes of the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District Special Meeting held on June 21, 2022, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President John Adkins, Director
Barry L. Hawkins, and Director Richard J. Carr
Nays: None
Other: Director Maurice Watts (Absent), Director Preet Singh (Absent), Director
Rhonda Lopez (Absent)
Approved
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2. BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMS DISTRICT FISCAL
YEAR 2022-23 PROPOSED BUDGET
a. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2022-23 Proposed Budget.
At 4:31 P.M., President Brenda Bradley Smith opened the public hearing regarding the Baytown
Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2022-23
Proposed Budget.
Finance Director Victor Brownlees summarized the subject matter of the hearing and recalled that
at their last meeting the FCPEMSD Board had received a draft of the budget. However, the final
proposed budget had the removal of personnel expenditures, which were moved the General Fund,
and the amounts were replaced with additional spending on vehicles and equipment. Staff
anticipated the budget would leave the FCPEMSD with a healthy fund balance at the end of the
next fiscal year. Over the course of that time, staff would report to the Board on a regular basis in
terms of performance and —if the Directors so wished —bringing that balance into play. Mr.
Brownlees relayed it was a robust, yet conservative, budget that addressed the policy direction of
removing personnel as stated prior. Thus, the FCPEMSD would be left solely responsible for
vehicles and equipment.
With there being no questions or speakers on this item, President Bradley Smith closed the public
hearing regarding the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District's Fiscal Year 2022-23 Proposed Budget at 4:33 P.M.
b. Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2022-23 Proposed Budget.
A motion was made by Vice President John Adkins and seconded by Director Barry L. Hawkins
to approve Resolution No. 92, related to Item 2.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Vice President John Adkins, Director
Barry L. Hawkins, and Director Richard J. Carr
Nays: None
Other: Director Maurice Watts (Absent), Director Preet Singh (Absent), Director
Rhonda Lopez (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 92
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE
CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DISTRICT ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR,
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BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 344 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES
ADOPTED BY THE DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
3. REPORTS
a. Present an update regarding the Baytown Fire Training Field.
Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson reported the Fire Training Field continued to see a lot of usage. The
Fire Department had tentatively scheduled the ribbon cutting, but there was a leak in their propane
lines that staff was trying to fix. Nevertheless, the Department managed to get a good video of the
Fire Training Field with Public Affairs for a video presentation of the facility. Furthermore, Chief
Dobson stated he would keep the FCPEMSD Directors up to date on the ribbon cutting date once
it was locked down.
4. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 4:30 P.M. in the Baytown
Conference Room located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas.
General Manager Rick Davis expressed his hope that the budget the FCPEMSD Board previously
adopted continues to address apparatus and equipment needs of the Fire Department. He was
grateful the Department was able to get Engine 3 and presently working towards obtaining Engines
1 and 6. Additionally Mr. Davis noted the FCPEMSD bought an ambulance every year and recalled
their discussion about a strategy that would allow them to keep up with their apparatuses, such as
their reserve units' dependability. Lastly Mr. Davis gave further assurances on the budget and
lastly recited that their next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 4:30 P.M.
5. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice President John Adkins and seconded by Director Barry L. Hawkins
to adjourn the July 19, 2022, FCPEMSD Board Regular Meeting at 4:37 P.M. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley -Smith, Vice President John Adkins, Director
Barry L. Hawkins, and Director Richard J. Carr
Nays: None
Other: Director Maurice Watts (Absent), Director Preet Singh (Absent), Director
Rhonda Lopez (Absent)
Approved
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July 19, 2022
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Angela Jackson,
City of Baytown